Overview

The Molecular Basis of Cancer program offered by Drexel University is designed to help students establish or advance their career within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. A specialized focus of the program is on research and development relevant to new diagnostics, therapeutics, and treatment of cancers of various etiologies. Topics covered include therapeutic and target identification, drug discovery and development, mechanisms of tumor growth and metastasis, and the processes by which tumors evade therapeutic interventions during treatment. All completed courses in the certificate program can be applied toward the MS degree.

Key Facts

When earning the Master’s in Molecular Basis of Cancer degree online, you can expect to gain:

Knowledge of fundamental molecular and biochemical processes at the cellular level and how these processes are altered in cancer
Knowledge of how molecular and biochemical processes are used to target cancer during therapy
The ability to define the significance of scientific discovery in relation to cancer biology
Experience in clearly communicating scientific knowledge in written and online formats
Proficiency in identifying, evaluating and utilizing scientific literature and other resources

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Cancer Biology
Molecular Basis of Cancer
Applications of Clinical Research Biostatistics
Applied Statistics for Biomedical Sciences
Compliance
Biomedical Ethics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online Master Program in Molecular Basis of Cancer is available to those who have already obtained a BS or BA degree in the life, physical or health sciences who may wish to pursue industry-focused training. This includes those who wish to have a broader base of information about cancer biology and research, those who may wish to transition into the industry, or those who are currently seeking a promotion in the industry.
For acceptance to the Master of Science Program in Molecular Basis of Cancer, you must have completed a four-year, biology or chemistry-based BA/BS degree program with a preferred GPA of at least 3.00. No standardized test is required for admission but if one has been taken, such as the GRE and MCAT, the scores should be submitted for review.
The merit of each applicant will be evaluated by the admissions committee of the program and all qualifications, including professional experience, will be taken into consideration.

Tuition Fees

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16608 USD / year

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16608 USD / year

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In-State

16608 USD / year

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Funding

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